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Accountability In Health Care, 2007.
An analysis of the pros and cons of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
898 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper focuses on how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) has affected health care organizations and their patients both pre- and post-legislation. It also describes the pros and cons of the legislation. Following this brief discussion, the paper presents strategies for fully incorporating the newer electronic security accountability requirements into a functional state.
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"In conclusion, while HIPPA may have brought privacy issues relating to personally identifiable health care information, it also served to create a number of administrative concerns that keep changing as technology continues to increase. Questions arise, such as "How compliance requirements change will based on satellite communication, such as doctors or administrators using wireless networks, Blackberry's or cell-phones to transmit data?" Compliance with accountability requires a strategic approach that must acknowledge the requirement for flexibility and adaptability as laws and compliance mandates change."
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Health Care Financial Statements, 2004.
This paper discusses accounting methods used by health care organizations to evaluate their financial statements
1,145 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explains if accounts and financial statements are not maintained, then a check on the company?s profit and loss or simple money expenditures cannot be analyzed. The author points out that, even though a check on an organization?s financial statement is kept by the accounts department, it is important that the managers understand and keep a check on these reports. The paper relates that members of a health care organization can make use of the guidelines put forward by the AICPA to evaluate the financial statements.
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"Healthcare organizations deal with a huge mass of people every day. The cash flow statements, the profit and loss account and the balance sheet unveil the potency and feebleness of such organizations. Budgeting can be easily accomplished with the help of financial statements. Budgeting allows healthcare organizations to plan and utilize people?s resources, productive aptitude and finance to the fullest."
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The Health Care System of Puerto Rico, 2004.
An analysis of the health care system in Puerto Rico.
2,056 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 20 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper contends that health care systems across the world are experiencing critical problems. The paper focuses on the health care system of Puerto Rico. Population characteristics are investigated, as well as the economy, health status parameters, financial parameters, access and availability, accountability, planning, patient autonomy, and satisfaction. The paper determines how these factors influence the effectiveness of the overall health care system on the island of Puerto Rico.
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"Puerto Rico is an island located east of the Dominican Republic. As a result of the Spanish American War Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States and its citizens were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917. The island has been at the forefront of political and economic debate for quite some time. The island was inhabited by aboriginals but after 400 years of colonial rule, the original people group that inhabited the island was nearly extinct."
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Jamaican-American Culture and Health Care, 2004.
An examination of cultural aspects that need to be taken into consideration when providing health care for Jamaican-Americans.
1,258 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper explains that there are several issues that need to be taken into account when providing health care for different cultural groups. Issues such as different beliefs, social structure, and attitude towards death and dying are important components in providing health care. These concepts are discussed in relation to the Jamaican-American population.
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"Cultural differences among patient populations can present significant challenges to the medical profession. Differences in beliefs concerning general health issues, disease, pain, communication and presentation, as well as differences in lifestyle?diet, family structure, relationship to health-care, and social structure of the culture in question can not only cause miscommunication between healthcare workers, but can more importantly result in insufficient levels of care. Although the cultural component can affect all levels of interaction between patient and healthcare providers, it is often the nursing professionals that have the greatest exposure to these challenges. Further, because the nurse is often the best link between the patient and access to appropriate care, it is crucial for him or her to be aware of any cultural factors that might impact the level and appropriateness of care for a particular patient."
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The U.S. Health Care Insurance Industry, 2007.
This paper examines the U.S. health care insurance industry at the national and regional levels.
3,905 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, £ 73.95
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This paper explains that the U.S. health insurance industry is a faltering system as witnessed by poor performance, difficulty accessing physicians and rising premiums that cut into after-tax income. The author compares two health plans in Texas: Aetna Life Insurance Company's PPO 500 plan, which is judged better for a younger workforce that is predominantly unmarried and without children, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas' PPO Select Saver Plan IV Blue Cross plan, which is deemed a better arrangement for an older, "graying" workforce. The paper evaluates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which is generally seen as a watershed event for health insurance reform.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The U.S. Health Care Industry over the Last 10 Years
The U.S. v. Canadian Approach to Health Care
Development of Managed Medicare Insurance Products in Texas
A Comparison of Two Health Plans in Texas
A Plan for Managed Care Organization Seeking Accreditation from JCAHO or NCQA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
A Plan for Comprehensive Improvement of a Managed Care Organization's Processes
Conclusions
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"In fairness, the U.S. model has its advantages. For one thing, wealthier individuals/employees who wish to "cut through" the bureaucratic red-tape of socialized medicine in Canada can go to the United States and have their needs promptly addressed in a way not possible in Canada. Moreover, from a strictly business perspective, the fact that American HMOs are prepared to exclude various clientele in order to serve the "bottom line" and are likewise prepared to similarly slash services can be just the excuse private American corporations need in order to exclude various members of their workforce."
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Health Care Management in Queensland, Australia.
This paper discusses the mission of the Queensland government to promotion a healthier Queensland, Australia, through good management of the health care system.
2,410 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper explains that the Queensland government builds the health care organization around four core values of professionalism, teamwork, performance accountability and quality, and recognition. The author points out that the group managing health care is a partnership with all federal, state and local governments and other non-government organizations with a common goal to ensure policies, programs and activities actively supporting good health. The paper relates the post-graduate education support, the management of redundant employees, and retrenchment.
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"They are continuously in the process of developing strategies for the prevention of illness and injury and that is the area where they believe that there can be a great improvement. They are in the process of regularly identifying people who are at the risk of injury, illness or complications from their existing conditions of health and are in the process of taking steps to reduce the risk they are involved in and thus improve the quality of life for the people. There is a common strategy of all health care providers, both within and outside the government sector so that a stronger and more responsive primary health care sector can be built. At the level of the hospitals, the aim is to provide them with high quality, equitable acute and emergency care along with improved community based services."
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The American Health Care System: Saving Us or Killing Us?, 2006.
An in-depth look at the American health care system and profession.
4,436 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 80.95
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In this paper the author looks at the American health care system highlighting from the beginning that medical error is the 5th leading cause of death in America at the moment, ranking higher than diabetes and accidents. The author gives examples of cases where poor judgement and general medical error have led to deaths that could have been prevented. The paper proceeds to discuss the unnecessary deaths caused by overuse or misuse of medical drugs. Finally the paper concludes that doctors are neither miracle makers nor gods, and the public cannot hold them accountable when they make every effort to use their best judgment; they are simply humans like the rest of us. If their conditions were better a lot of the errors could be prevented.
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"This problem aside, the next argument focuses on the groups that were used to calculate the data. Opponents argue that the data was calculated on the premise that most patients admitted to hospitals have high disease burdens and are high death risks even before they enter the hospital; that those patients selected for chart review in the Harvard study were a high severity group and would of course reflect a higher mortality. Unfortunately, this misses the point completely."
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Prescription Drugs and the Health Care Industry, 2008.
An examination of the rising costs of medicine and its effect on the health care and medical aid programs.
1,534 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper discusses the growing concern over the increase in prices and the reduction in the affordability of prescription medications. The paper highlights the fact that the FDA has proposed reviewing prescription drug advertising material before they are allowed to be viewed by the public. In addition, the paper recommends that clinical trials used to support advertising claims, be approved by them. The paper confirms that the research shows that pharmaceutical companies have to be made more accountable for their products and advertising promises.
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"Another possibly even more disconcerting criticism of the prescription drug industry is the numerous allegations of manipulation and even false information. As the saying goes, with power comes corruption and there have certainly been assertions in the media and in many research studies that the drug companies are exploiting the health care market to a great extent. For example, there is the allegation that the drug companies are manipulating the public through their advertising campaigns and are in fact influencing the way that doctors and other health care professionals prescribe drugs."
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Health Care Portability and Privacy Legislation, 2003.
Discusses issues related to the legislation.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, £ 27.95
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The paper discusses the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. It looks at the framework for sharing patient information among health care providers and the policies designed to protect the privacy of patient medical records.
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"HEALTH CARE PORTABILITY AND PRIVACY LEGISLATION
Introduction
This research examines issues related to health care portability legislation and privacy issues. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 provided a legislative ..."
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Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), 2002.
A definition and explanation of Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) -part of a consumer-driven health care movement seeking to combine incentives with information to allow consumers to make informed choices about their own health care.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 21.95
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This paper examines the advantages and set backs of HRAs and shows that in implementing an HRA plan, companies need to asses whether they will offer HRAs in conjunction with other plans, how much to contribute to each participant?s HRA, how much of the account can be rolled over from year to year, how to teach employees to manage their own medical expenses, and what impact an HRA will have on health care costs.
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"For about seventy-five to eighty percent of Americans, a $1,000 fund for single employees and a $2,000 fund for employees with families will be sufficient. However, those who have chronic conditions will quickly exhaust their funds. Some also worry that employees may forgo needed medical care once the money in their accounts has been spent. Therefore, it is prudent to at least supplement an HRA with a high-deductible medical plan, with annual employee contributions ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. Deductibles kick in after the HRA has been tapped out and once the deductible has been met, the coverage then rolls over the supplemental medical plan. Still other experts advise large companies to continue to offer traditional plans such as HMOs and PPOs on their health-benefits menu in addition to an HRA plan."
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Health Care Accountability, 2002.
A look at how federal funding could be used for provincial health care.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper examines provincial accountability and federal health care funding. It assesses the Romanow Report (2002) argument that the federal government can demand national standards and provincial accountability.
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Health Care Finance & Accounting, 2003.
An overview of requirements for health care finance and accounting.
5,980 words (approx. 23.9 pages), 23 sources, APA, £ 93.95
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This paper reviews the requirements for health care finance and accounting. The paper describes the financial environment within which healthcare financial administrators perform their functions, such as accounting, financial planning, budgeting and financial control. The paper also examines the effect of growth of the managed care sector.
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, 2005.
A look at this health care act (HIPAA) enacted by the U.S. Congress in order to improve the existing medicare program.
2,444 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper describes the provisions of HIPAA that were designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system. The paper explains how these provisions benefit millions of working Americans and their families, how it impacts employees, and how it impacts the health care system.
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"HIPAA contains new and important protection provisions for the millions of working Americans and their families already suffering from medical conditions before its enactment or who might encounter discriminatory practices in their health coverage (Employee Benefits Security Administration). HIPAA's provisions have changed the requirements of employer-sponsored group health plans, insurance companies and health maintenance organizations. It limited the exceptions or exclusions for pre-existing medical conditions; prohibited discrimination against employees and their dependents' health status; assured that health coverage would be available and renewable; and offered protection by providing workers better access to health coverage."
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 2008.
An analysis and description of HIPAA and the connection and impact that privacy standards have on health care, in terms of quality and cost.
1,097 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper examines how the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed by Congress with a purpose of setting a national standard for privacy protection of health information. Even though the regulations include the improvement of access to affordable healthcare insurance coverage, the paper focuses on privacy and looks at how HIPAA regulations apply to medical records maintained by healthcare providers and health plans.
Outline:
Introduction
Description of Act
Positive Impacts
Negative Impacts
Cost and Quality
Conclusion
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"The HIPAA regulations protect medical records and other individually identifiable information that is written, electronically stored or communicated orally. Under HIPAA, covered health plans, doctors and other healthcare providers must provide a notice to their patients how they may use personal medical information and their rights, which patients need to sign for acknowledgment (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2003). HIPPA laws do not restrict the ability of healthcare providers to share information needed to treat patients, but personal health information cannot be used for purposes unrelated to healthcare. Individual patients must authorize the disclosure of their personal information for marketing purposes (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2003). "
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